Schools In Siberia - William Fletcher Russell - Bog

Schools in Siberia: One Way to Stand by Russia is a book written by William Fletcher Russell and published in 1919. The book is a first-hand account of the author's experiences in Siberia during the Russian Civil War. Russell, an American educator and missionary, traveled to Siberia in 1918 as part of a group of educators sent by the American Red Cross to establish schools for the children of Russian soldiers. The book describes the challenges faced by Russell and his colleagues as they worked to establish schools in a war-torn and politically unstable region. The author provides vivid descriptions of the harsh Siberian climate, the poverty and suffering of the local population, and the violence and chaos of the civil war. Despite these challenges, Russell and his colleagues persevered in their mission to provide education to the children of Siberia. The book describes the establishment of several schools, the curriculum and teaching methods used, and the impact that education had on the children and their families. In addition to its focus on education, Schools in Siberia also provides a unique perspective on the political and social conditions in Siberia during the Russian Civil War. Russell provides insights into the various factions and forces at play in the region, as well as the attitudes and experiences of the local population. Overall, Schools in Siberia: One Way to Stand by Russia is an important historical document that sheds light on a little-known aspect of the Russian Civil War and the role that education played in the region during this tumultuous period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.